Western Military Academy - Recall Yearbook (Alton, IL)

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CLASS OF 1954 ARTURO I. ARGUEDAS “ARTURO” P. O. Box 337, Guatemala 1} j Years Guatemala, C.A. It is a great handicap for a young man to come to a strange country to procure his education. He is faced with many difficulties, especially the obstacle of learning a new language. Arturo met this problem and made a success of his life at Western. Me won hijth honors and came out on top of every phase of cadet hie. Me made many friends, and will long lie remembered by his U.S. comrades as a true ambassador of good will from South of the Border.” Cadet Sergeant, 1st Class; “A Soccer, 1 year; B baseball, 1 year. MILLARD M. BACKERMAN MILL” 7348 Princeton Ave., University City, Mo. 2 Years Millard sea 111 pered far up the ladder ol success during his two years at Western. Me gained outstanding honors in scholarship and athletics. Me won memliership in the National Honor Society, the most coveted honor at W.M.A. Me was a mainstay in the musical organizations, l ie showed leadership both on and off the drill field. Mis many friends leel sure that he will be one of the Senior Class’s famous members. Cadet 2nd Lieut.: Sal tonal Honor Society ; “It Club, 2 i ears; Vice- 1’ resident, If Club: Senior Dance Com- mittee: “Recall Business Staff: Helicons, 2 years: Varsity Football. 2 years; Captain, I arsily football; .Host Valuable football player award; AH- ABC and All- District Joolbali learns: Varsity Baseball, 1 year; “A Track. 1 year; Club 400; Dance Band, 2 years. ROBERT G. BELL, JR. DING DONG 10 Ridgetop, Clayton, Mo. 2 Years Bob made a fine record at Western, but he will be most rememliered for his friendly personality and his helpful attitude. Me won universal popularity here, and he formed friendships that, unlike most high school contacts, will probably endure for years to come, lie- had a certain way about him that caused all to like and respect him. 1 le most certainly should win success in life. Cadet 1st Sergeant; Asst, floor Chief, rd oj f. ; Senior Dance Committee; B Basketball, 1 year. — 20 —

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PRESENTING THE CLASS OF 1954 JL 75th n i uerA a rij CfadS SENIOR CLASS OFFICERS Grubb, Treas., Haeger, Vice-Pres., Bennett, B., Pres., Ratlift, Sec. ONE OF THE LARGEST CLASSES EVER TO GRADUATE FROM WESTERN

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75th ANNIVERSARY CLASS BYRON EUGENE BENNETT ‘ ' BUCK Tulsa, Okla. 4 Years Buck attained the highest military rank at Western, that of cadet major. There was something about him that made him admired and won complete confidence. I le had real leadership. Me was president of the Senior Class. Me excelled in athletics and made good grades. He was tops in military. Many more line things could lie said of Buck, hut let his unusual record speak for itself. Cadet .Major, Commander oj Battalion ; Barrack Chief oj B “ ; Xational Honor Society; Senior Dance Committee; Shrapnel” Staff, 1 year; “ Recall sta ff; Cadespians, l year; Thespians, 1 year; Senior Class President; ■Mili- tary Theory Award, 2 years; Chicayo Tribune Silver Medal; V..MI Medal; Varsity Football, 2 years; J.V.” Football, 1 year; B football, 1 year; A Soccer, 2 years; “ B Soccer, 2 years; ‘“A Track, 1 year; J A Track, 1 year; “B Baseball, 2 years; Honor Guard, 5 years; Honor Guard Commander. ROBERT S. BILTON BOB 16863 St. Paul, Grosse Point, Mich. 5 Years Boh was one of those fellows whom everyone desired as a friend. His ability to stick to a job was one ol his most outstanding characteristics. His floor was one of the l esl in the barracks. Bob’s jovial manner always enlivened the proverbial bull sessions, of which he was always a welcome member. Our class could not have had a lietter representative from the State of Michigan. He had that drive which will undoubtedly send him to the top. Cadet 1st Sergeant; floor Chief, 2nd oj C ; II Club, 1 year; Senior Dance Committee; Honor Guard, 2 years; Varsity football, 2 years; “. .I football, 1 year; Swimming Team, 2 years; ' B Soccer, 2 years; Softball. I year; Hiding Club, years. JACK MAYER BOLOZKY “BOLO S144 Palm St., St. Louis, Mo. 4 Years Bolo” was liked by everybody. He had great ambi- tions and worked hard to realize them. He was out- standing in all phases of Western life liecause of his overwhelming desire to do well. He showed industry and intelligence in everything that he did, and he posses- sed those intangible qualities of leadership. On the athletic field, on the stage, or on the drill grounds he could inspire his comrades to better accomplishments. Cadet Cap!., Adjutant; “IV Club, l year; Club 400, 2 years; Thespians, 1 year; President of Thespians; Senior Dance Committee; Asst. .Military Editor oj “Recall : Business Staff oj “Recall ; .Military Excellence Jledat, Scholarship Medal; Cadespians, 1 year; Honor Guard, 7 years; Varsity Football. 1 year; Honorable .Mention, Aft- ABC tackle; J -V. Football. 2 years; “JA ■ Track, 1 year; “B Baseball, 2 years; .Military Theory Award, 5 years. — 21 —